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‘Shaving’ follows a couple’s holiday as it turns into a psychological thriller
Shaving is a psychological thriller directed by Kim Jung-hoon.
It follows Su-yeon, a horror novelist with past trauma, and her boyfriend Shinji during a holiday at a countryside house.
Their peaceful trip changes after Shinji cuts his face with an old razor and becomes a threat.
Roh Jeong-eui plays Su-yeon, and Japanese actor Show Kasamatsu plays Shinji.
The film is in the competition section of the Busan International Film Festival.
Kim said he hopes Su-yeon’s story will offer comfort and a sense of release to viewers dealing with emotional scars.
Shaving is expected to arrive in local theaters later this year.
“Shaving” follows a couple whose countryside holiday turns dangerous after the boyfriend cuts his face while shaving.
Director Kim Jung-hoon said he hopes the psychological thriller offers catharsis and comfort to viewers dealing with past emotional scars.
The film stars Roh Jeong-eui as Su-yeon and Japanese actor Show Kasamatsu as her boyfriend, Shinji.
“Shaving” was invited to the competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
The film is due to arrive in local theaters later this year.
- Who
- Shaving” is directed by Kim Jung-hoon and stars Roh Jeong-eui and Show Kasamatsu.
- What
- The psychological thriller follows a holiday that turns into a nightmare after Shinji cuts his face while shaving.
- When
- The film was discussed at a press conference on Friday. It is due in local theaters later this year.
- Where
- The couple’s holiday takes place at a countryside house. The press conference was held at Busan Cinema Center in Busan.
- Why
- Kim said he hopes the film will help viewers dealing with past emotional scars find catharsis and comfort.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I focused on following Su-yeon's emotional arc across genres to reach a sense of catharsis, hoping the film helps people overcome their trauma.
This movie was a major challenge for me
Portraying Su-yeon's journey of overcoming trauma felt truly gratifying.
The film’s premiere took place the day before the Friday press conference.
Director Kim Jung-hoon and actors Roh Jeong-eui and Show Kasamatsu attended a press conference at Busan Cinema Center during the Busan International Film Festival.
Shaving” is due to arrive in local theaters.
- Director
- Kim Jung-hoon
- Lead actors
- Roh Jeong-eui and Show Kasamatsu
- Festival
- Competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival
- Director’s previous feature
- Tinker Ticker” (2013)
- Theatrical release
- Later in 2026
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